What are the notes of the E Egyptian scale?

The notes are E, F♯, A, B, D.

What is the pattern of the E Egyptian scale?

The sequence of steps is W – W+H – W – W+H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 4 5 ♭7.

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E Egyptian scale

The E Egyptian scale is made of the notes E, F♯, A, B, D. It has 5 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 4 5 ♭7.

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Note names

1E
2F♯
4A
5B
♭7D

PatternW – W+H – W – W+H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Scales from modern jazz and from traditions other than the European one. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the E Egyptian scale?: The notes are E, F♯, A, B, D.
What is the pattern of the E Egyptian scale?: The sequence of steps is W – W+H – W – W+H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 4 5 ♭7.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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